Author Archives: John Barter
Autumn Newsletter
Dear Friends
Autumn Greetings.
Our life is a continual process Change and Transition.
We transition from this moment into the next moment; this minute into the next minute. From this hour into the next hour; from this day into the next day - the next week, the next month, the next season, the next year, next decade and finally - the next life.
More recently we have moved into the wonderful season of AUTUMN. Autumn brings cool relief from the heat of summer. Autumn...
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New Year Message
Dear Friends
Trusting this message finds you well and mindfully engaged into this New Year.
Certainly our Year 2017 is moving forward, we have moved beyond Australia Day – 26th January and have also now had Magha Puja – the full moon on 11th February this year, which marks the occasion that the Buddha gave a significant teaching. This Teaching of the Ovada Patimokkha – is an essence summary of teachings stating 'Refrain from all that is unskillful, develop all that is skillful...
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Farewell from WELL-AWARE-NESS North Sydney
Dear Friends
As we close the doors on the North Sydney Practice of WELL-AWARE-NESS tomorrow, I would like to thank you for connecting with myself and the space here whether it be for a short time or over many years.
I have enjoyed sharing my teachings with each and every one of you.
I hope we can stay in touch through my newsletters and my visits to Sydney from time to time.
I wish you and your family a Happy Christmas, with much...
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Transcending and Transforming
Dear Friends
Welcome to NOW where it all appears to be happening. All that has been has arrived into now. All that will be will occur from now. However, for now, as you are aware, WELL-AWARE-NESS is in the process of transcending-transmigrating from Sydney and metamorphosizing into its new home, form and function on the Tweed Coast.
This is a busy time of year for myself but also for most others as well, a time to wind down without getting wound...
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3 weeks before John leaves North Sydney …..
With only 3 weeks left in North Sydney, do make the most of John's last few Thursday Morning or Evening Meditation Groups.
Drop in with friends or family, and enjoy the last few teachings here in North Sydney before John heads to the Tweed.
Also a reminder that the last Urban Retreat is on Saturday 3rd December.
A few spots left, so hurry and book now.
You can listen to John's Weekly Meditations found on PODCASTS on the website.
If you do want a...
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Only 4 weeks to go until WELL-AWARE-NESS closes in North Sydney
With only 4 weeks to go until WELL-AWARE-NESS Psychology closes it's doors in Ridge Street, North Sydney, it may be time to make an appointment to see John before he heads North.
The following services are on offer -
One on one Psychology sessions
Weekly Thursday Morning and Evening Meditation Groups
Urban Retreat - Saturday 3rd December
Call us now - 9460 4131
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Endings ……
Dear Friends
The Buddhist phrase below offers insight and inspiration as to the reality of Life.
EVAM DHAMMO ANATITO - 'The ending of things is a certainty'
Whilst we can appreciate the ANICCA-impermanence or changing nature of things, we often forget that because things change it also means that things do end. Sometimes we don't appreciate this until the ending actually happens, this can then be a cause of upset, sadness, grief and despair. However, by becoming more aware of the fact that...
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Managing Stress
The management of stress becomes important and imperative for health, happiness and well-being. A very powerful and direct approach to both guarding against stress – proactively, or reducing stress – re-actively, is through Mindfulness based Meditation training.
Come along to one of our weekly meditation groups to help reduce stress and maintain more emotional balance in your life.
Thursday morning 10.15.
Thursday evening 7.30.
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Quote for today ….
A healthy mind is the greatest gain.
Contentment is the greatest wealth.
Trustworthiness is the best of kin.
Unconditional freedom is the highest bliss.
'The Buddha - Dhammapada Verse 204'
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Spring News
Dear Friends
Spring has arrived offering the opportunity of new life, new growth, fresh opportunities, vitality and inspiration. Now that we have weathered the Winter, this new season reminds us to engage more Mindfulness and Motivation as we move towards completing objectives and tasks before the end of this year 2016.
Here at Well-Aware-Ness this includes getting ready for transplanting our practice in North Sydney to the warmer sub-tropics of the Tweed Coast.
I would like to remind you of the opportunity...
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